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Jake Nolin, Nathan Inverso, Janie Inverso and Kerry and Hunter Walsh all run for Rowlett Elementary School.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Take Stock in Children 5K

Supporters of education in Manatee County laced up their tennis shoes March 2 and headed to Lakewood Ranch Main Street for the fifth annual Take Stock in Children 10K/5K/Fun Run.

  • East County
  • News
Officers are: Josie Melcher, Sarita Chaubal, Teresa Haddock, Maria Cora Gaffar (president), Teresa Phillips, Cora Sanders (vice president), Sandy Wick and Mercedes Rivera.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 2, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Asian Women's Club Orchid Ball

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Asian Women's Club celebrated their heritage March 1 during the group's Orchid Ball event at The Lake Club Grand Clubhouse.

  • East County
  • News
Melissa, Isabella, George and Bryce Busi
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Mixon Blossom Festival

Mixon Fruit Farms celebrated oranges coming into season March 1 at its seventh annual Orange Blossom Festival.

  • East County
  • News
Rosalynn Kiefer makes jewelry out of semi-precious stones.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Waterlefe Art Show

The March 1 Waterlefe Artist Guild Annual Group Show and Sale showcased the community's talents.

  • East County
  • News
Andree Bouret, a Horseshoe Cove resident, with her daughter, Lucie, who is visiting
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Horseshoe Cove Craft Sale

The Horseshoe Cove community hosted its annual Spring Craft Sale March 1, at the RV park.

  • East County
  • News
Sharon Morehouse, Amanda Sessions and Crystal Schroeder show off their orange pride.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Walk MS

Attendees of Walk MS March 1, sported orange accessories, T-shirts and medallions, as they walked and jogged around Lakewood Ranch Main Street to show support for their loved ones affected by Multiple Sclerosis. Proceeds from the event benefited the National MS Society.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jay Bell and his son, Jayden, 6, feast on popcorn.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 28, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Freedom Family Social

Families at Freedom Elementary School gathered Feb. 28 for a family social night. Attendees enjoyed popcorn and ice cream and games such as bingo.

  • East County
  • News
Anyssia Cotto, 10, says "cheese" in the shade.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 28, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara Elementary Walk-a-thon

Tara Elementary students of all grade levels took turns walking, jogging and running for their annual Walk-a-thon event Feb. 28. The event, designed to get students outdoors and exercising,was hosted on a field nestled in the back corner of the school, which also featured a water and popsicle station for students to retrieve refreshments after working up a sweat. While fundraising for the event was optional, and all students participated in the walk, those who raised money during the door-to-door fundraising effort turned over the donations to go toward the school's future technology needs.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 28, 2014
UPDATE: Engineers still evaluating fixes to Lake Manatee Dam

Engineers consulted to determine potential fixes to the Lake Manatee Dam confirmed any potential repairs can be completed before rainy season begins.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 28, 2014
Weekend Best Bet: Take Stock in Children 10K/5K/Fun Run

Lakewood Ranch Main Street hosts the 5th Annual Take Stock in Children 10K/5K/Fun Run Sunday, March 2.

  • East County
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 27, 2014
County, engineers meet to discuss dam repairs

Based on recommendations by engineers, Manatee County staff will determine fixes to the Lake Manatee dam.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 27, 2014
UPDATE: Viewers have new ways to vote for Sam Woolf on 'American Idol'

Sam Woolf competes as part of the top 13 on 'American Idol.'

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 27, 2014
Authorities search for hit-and-run vehicle

The Florida Highway Patrol seeks information on a truck that fled the scene of a hit-and-run accident Wednesday night.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 27, 2014
PAL to celebrate silver anniversary

The Police Athletic League of Manatee County will celebrate its 25th anniversary with the PAL Golf Classic April 22, at The Concession Golf Course.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 27, 2014
i9 Sports registration underway

Registration for the i9 Sports- Manatee/Sarasota spring season is now underway and will continue through March 1.

  • East County
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